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A New Iranian Year and Mayor in Beverly Hills

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America. They are now 26% of the population of Beverly Hills . Early this month Jimmy Delshad was elected to his second term on the City Council after a campaign to become the first Persian Mayor. That's expected to happen next week.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America. They are now 26% of the population of Beverly Hills. Early this month Jimmy Delshad was elected to his second term on the City Council after a campaign to become the first Persian Mayor. That's expected to happen next week.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Vanessa Romo
LA School Report
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Jimmy Delshad
Vice Mayor, City of Beverly Hills

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Which Way, L.A.?

A New Iranian Year and Mayor in Beverly Hills

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America. They are now 26% of the population of Beverly Hills . Early this month Jimmy Delshad was elected to his second term on the City Council after a campaign to become the first Persian Mayor. That's expected to happen next week.

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Which Way, L.A.?

A New Iranian Year and Mayor in Beverly Hills

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America. They are now 26% of the population of Beverly Hills . Early this month Jimmy Delshad was elected to his second term on the City Council after a campaign to become the first Persian Mayor. That's expected to happen next week.

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